Agricultural Inputs Intervention Justification
The Niger Delta is one of the poorest regions in the country, with poverty heavily concentrated in rural areas1. For the Niger Delta’s poor, agriculture is a critical sector, employing approximately 52% of the Niger Delta’s total labour force and providing a livelihood for about 90% of the rural population2. It accounts for 24% of […]
RFP: Consultants To Conduct An Assessment Of Peace, Economic And Livelihood Opportunities In Coastal Communities
PIND Foundation is inviting competent organizations through this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to submit proposal for the Assessment of Peace, Economic and Livelihood Opportunities in Coastal Communities.
Nigeria: Govt Commends Obaseki On COVID-19 Response, As Edo Inaugurates 300-Bed Isolation Centre, Molecular Lab
The Federal Government has applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s data-driven and robust response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Edo state. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, made the submission during the inauguration of the 300-bed isolation and treatment centre at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital and the third Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) molecular […]
Oil, gas industry operators donate ambulance, buses, ventilator to Delta Govt
The government of Delta on Thursday, received an ambulance, three buses, and consumables from the oil and gas industry for the fight against Covid-19. Donating Asaba, the Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Jeff Ewing stated that the donation was to assist the Delta State government in combating Covid-19.
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for May 24-30, 2020
This weekly update looks at gang violence in the Niger Delta with particular focus on Cross River state. Gang violence is a prevailing security threat in Cross River, driven largely by supremacy battles among rival cult gangs. Cult gangs permeate public institutions and communities, involving students, lecturers and other public officials. Data indicates that gang […]
Rivers Governor, Wike, Cancels Proposed Lockdown In Two LGAs, Imposes Daily Curfew
Governor Nyesom Wike in a Tuesday evening broadcast urged residents of the state to comply with the Federal Government’s earlier imposed 8pm-6am curfew from June 2 until further notice.
RFP: Consultant To Conduct NDYEP Labour market assessment in Delta State
PIND is seeking the services of a consultant to conduct analysis of the labor and workforce issues and context for youth employment in Delta State that enables better understanding of current or future market opportunities, workforce requirements (technical and soft skills in demand for employment/job creation) and pathways available to youth.
ASUU donates sanitizers, others to Imo government
Members of the Owerri žone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has donated cartons of alcohol-based hand sanitisers to the Imo State government for onward transmission to the communities in the state to fight and prevent the transmission of the novel Coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic in the state.
2020 IWD Roundtable Gender Lessons and Insights: Full Report
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) on March 19, 2020, held a one-day roundtable at its Economic Development Centre (EDC) Warri, Delta State to celebrate the 2020 International Women’s Day which coincides with the United Nation’s 25th anniversary in advancing gender equality and the common good of women.
2020 International Women’s Day Roundtable: Gender Lessons and Insights
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) on March 19, 2020, held a one-day roundtable at its Economic Development Centre (EDC) Warri, Delta State to celebrate the 2020 International Women’s Day which coincides with the United Nation’s 25th anniversary in advancing gender equality and the common good of women.
